How the Monks Saved Civilization - Chapter Three

How the Catholic Church Built Western Civilization. By Thomas E. Woods The monks played a critical role in the development ofWestern civilization. But judging from Catholic monasticism’searliest practice, one would hardly have guessedthe enormous impact on the outside world that it would come toexercise. This historical fact comes as less of a surprise when werecall Christ’s words: “Seek ye first the kingdom of heaven, andall these things shall be added unto you.” That, stated simply, isthe history of the monks. Texto completo: aristokraut ii: How the Monks Saved Civilization - Chapter Three